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RL04 BUB

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 BUB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 145,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces + pads approx 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 v + cut to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 145,848 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces + pads approx 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 v + cut to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 139,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 133,145 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,662 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 80,662 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,597 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat in NSR seat obstructing seat belt inspection

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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RL04 BUB is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,109 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL04 BUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RL04 BUB registered?

RL04 BUB is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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